2020 GlobalMindED
The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
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Christina Elizabeth Rodriguez-Estrada is a modern woman who both embraces her setbacks one of which is managing Type 1 Diabetes, and expands her rich heritage from Chicago and through her parents, Mexico, to learning about centuries old cultural connections with Spain. Her own health issues propelled her to take her writing, marketing and tech talents to her current focus as a health tech advocate. She is one of many luminaries GlobalMindED honors during this month of Hispanic Heritage. Enjoy her path and share her story of inspiration at a time when we all need role models as brave as Christina.
Below her story, sign up for today’s session at 4:00 EST: Courageous Conversations Catalyzing Change in Health, led by Dr. Monique Butler, MD and MBA and six MDs and/or PhDs of color on her panel-bios of each below.
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What is your personal story and how did you end up in your field ?
I was born and raised and still live in Chicago, as the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Growing up, I lived in a bicultural and bilingual world, which would eventually pave the way for my career. In high school and college, I was part of clubs and groups that represented the Latinx culture and advocated for diversity in education. Personally, I made it a goal to educate myself about my culture and history and took classes to learn more about the role of Latinx individuals in this country. Traveling abroad also helped in this endeavor, as I chose to study abroad in Spain and took time to travel to Mexico to learn more about my family, my state, and where my family comes from.
In my career, my interest and expertise lead me to do work within the Latino market. As a journalist, I wrote for a Latino lifestyle magazine that focused on the experience of the English-dominant Latinx community. Eventually, I became the managing editor of a bilingual newspaper, speaking to our community in the language they preferred. I helped to create content that revolved around the positive impacts that we as a community were making on the world around us. Eventually, I had the opportunity to work in marketing, specifically within the Latino market, using my insights to create relevant campaigns that spoke authentically to a community our clients were trying to attract.
Living with type 1 diabetes has also made an impact on my life, helping me see the injustices in health care that disproportionately affect communities of color. Over time, this has developed as a passion of mine and has made me an advocate in the diabetes space. All of this has culminated into the work I do now, where I am a marketing manager at a health tech company, focusing on helping people with chronic conditions, like diabetes, live healthier lives.
As a latina advocate for diabetes awareness, how do you see your work changing how access to healthcare and diabetes is viewed in the latinx community?
I think I have a unique perspective in the space as a Latina living with Type 1 diabetes. Aside from having a blog, I also co-hosted a Spanish-language radio show that revolved around diabetes, have been interviewed numerous times about my life with diabetes and I’ve also spoken to groups about my experiences and the importance of being a self-advocate when it comes to health. Since I was seven years old, I had been seeing doctors and specialists, learning about how diabetes can impact my life. As I’ve grown, I’ve seen the lack of education within communities of color and a lack of resources in these communities.
My goal as an advocate is to help people understand how their bodies are supposed to work, how diabetes affects their bodies, and what they can do to advocate for themselves when they don’t feel supported. Education is the key to helping people help themselves and that’s where I want to make the most impact. The health care system is too massive to try and even understand sometimes, but if we have more educated and empowered patients, I’m convinced we can have healthier communities of color.
What does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to you?
For me, it’s a month where people pay attention to the Latinx community and attempt to shine positive lights on our contributions. As many people have said before, Latinx Heritage is part of my every day and isn't just a month for me. However, this is a perfect time to push educational initiatives. It’s a time to showcase our differences and our histories. It’s a time to educate non-Latinos on just how strong and influential our cultures have been in the United States.
Bio:
Christina Elizabeth Rodríguez-Estrada is a marketing professional with years of experience in digital marketing with specialization in health and wellness and the Latinx market.
A graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Media, Christina graduated with a Master's degree in journalism of which she practiced at the beginning of her career. After spending two years at Café Media, contributing to local websites and acting as Managing Editor at Extra Bilingual Newspaper in 2011, Christina took a turn into marketing and content production. In 2013, Christina gained agency experience at Zócalo Group with a specialization in social media. There she worked with a multitude of clients, both in the Spanish-language and general market.
With a strong interest in health as a person living with Type 1 diabetes, Christina found herself in the health industry, leading health and wellness and Spanish-language social media strategies at Health Care Service Corporation as a Senior Digital Communications Consultant. In 2020, Christina decided to take her career one step further into the applied health signals industry when she joined Livongo, a company dedicated to helping those with chronic conditions live better lives through smart devices and personalized digital guidance. There her experience culminated as a Marketing Manager of the Member Community, not only leading consumer facing social media strategies, but also leading the storytelling of members' success.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, Christina established her own projects, Clique Communications, for freelance writing work, and EXPO Collective, which focuses on building community through art. As a diabetes advocate, Christina also writes about her experience with diabetes on her blog kikisbetes.com, is a communications adviser and facilitator for TheMillenial.Be and sits on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Diverse College Presidents Talk About First 6 Weeks of School: Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System moderates. Panelists include Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President, Norfolk State University, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite President, Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Annette Parker President, South Central College, Minnesota State, Dr. Miles Davis President, Linfield University, and Dr. Michael Torrence President, Motlow State College
Hispanic Language Heritage Language Assets for Career Preparedness: Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, moderated by Lorena Orozco McElwain; OELA, Panelists include: Carol Carter; GlobalMindED, Felícita Solá-Carter; Excellence in Government Program, Oscar Fraire; University of Colorado Denver student, Patty Lopez; Intel Corporation, and Adrian Rosado; Cultural Clarity Experience.
Hispanic Language Heritage: Retention of Heritage Culture and Language(s) US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, and panelists celegrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Lorena Orozco and Supreet Anand of OELA, Cristina Alfaro; San Diego State University, Luis Benitez; VF Corporation, Clotilde Dedecker; Circle of Women, Joe Garcia; Ohkay OwinghTribe, and Dr.Joel Comez; Center for Applied Logistics
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Conversation on Race, Isms, Justice, Moving Forward and the Role White People Need to Play: Ryan Ross; Associate Vice Chancellor: Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion, Colorado Community College System leads the conversation with Clifton Taulbert; President and CEO, Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Javon Brame; Dean of Students, Arapahoe Community College, Chelsea Williams; Founder & CEO, College Code LLC, and Representative Leslie Herod; Legislator, Colorado General Assembly
Equity in Engineering Programs: Priming the STEM Pipeline During and After COVID-19: Dr. Dora Renaud, Sr. Director of Academic Programs & Professional Development, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM, Melanie Suarez, Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering, Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Student, Florida International University, Biomedical Engineering, Sophia Plata, PhD Student, University of Southern California, Environmental Engineering
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To view the recent Rural sessions, please see our YouTube channel:
Native American Business Opportunities, Tribal Economic Development and Post-secondary Education/Workforce Participation: J.C. Whorton, Jr.; Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Don Kelin; President, Fox Professional Services, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce, Matt Rantanen; Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Digital Village Network Initiative, and Melvin Monette; CEO, Indigenous Education, Inc.
Fortifying Native Students, Faculty and Communities During and After COVID-19: Ron Lessard (Mohawk); Acting Exec. Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education leads panel including Diana Cournoyer; Oglala Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association, Michael Chamberlain; Special Assistant for Rural Outreach, US Department of Education, Carrie L. Billy; President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and features a performance by Ava Rose Johnson; Student and Musician, Native American Music Awards Winner
Rural Innovations in Education During COVID-19: Anne Trujillo; Anchor 7News, Denver moderates the panel which includes Tina Goar; Executive Director, San Luis Valley BOCES, Dr. Robert Mitchell; Asst. Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, UCCS, Luis Murillo; Principal, Skoglund Middle School, and Samantha Yocam; Superintendent and Principal, Kim School District
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THE FLYOVER NATION
Energy's Role in a Troubled Heartland
By J.C. Whorton
A unique and timely discussion of the challenging issues facing the country’s troubled Heartland.
Since the beginning of westward expansion into the Heartland’s vast regions, natural resource development has played a historic role in shaping its communities. Today, domestic oil and gas development offers one of the strongest prospects for the Heartland’s present and future prosperity as well as the nation’s re-emergence as a dominant player in the global energy economy.
The U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, two circumstances that are universally disrupting international geopolitical order. The earth has a finite supply of natural resources and a rapidly growing and over consuming population.
As America positions itself for a very uncertain and constantly evolving global marketplace, will the Heartland become America’s “great connector” or “great divide”?
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J.C. Whorton is a senior level energy and financial professional with over forty years of essential experience. Having a ranching and Native American heritage, Mr. Whorton is a strong advocate for rural education and economic development initiatives.
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Links to read about Inclusive Leaders, many of whom are African American and people of color:
Curated sessions from GlobalMindED 2020 YouTube channel:
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From the Center for Positive Organizations:
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From the World Academy of Art & Science and UN; Geneva Global Leadership in the 21st Century econference:
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Listen here for an interview with Pam Newkirk, GlobalMindED speaker and author of Diversity Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion- Dollar Business.
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Responding to Crisis
The 30-Day Justice Plan
As the reset of America is underway, understanding the role you can play in a system of change can be difficult, but we encourage you to listen, learn and be active. To start, instead of, say, a juice cleanse, feed your brain and move yourself with this practical plan over the next month. Here's our guide of what to read, watch, listen to and do in order to be part of the solution.
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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GlobalMindED and the SDG Impact Fund are delighted to announce GlobalMindED's Donor Advised Fund. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Women's Declaration and Action Platform. Many from around the world are thinking of 2020 as the gateway to our most vital decade for delivering equity, the Sustainable Development Goals, and a world where all can thrive. Our key time for these outcomes is 2020-2030.
GlobalMindED DAF and the SDG Impact Fund are a powerful combined force for good as the 2019 year comes to a close and we reflect on the gratitude and the commitments we make to the causes we care most about. The DAF offers immense power and flexibility for giving prior to the year's end as you plant seeds of generous intention for 2020 and the decade ahead.
When you contribute to GlobalMindED, you support First Gen students. We have served more than 400 students by connecting them to role models, mentors, internships and jobs. Your generous support will allow us to take our work 10x and reach these talented students at scale who lack the resources and support we provide. Your support also helps teachers who can't afford the conference fees, faculty at colleges which are under resourced and students who persist at those universities despite food insecurity and/or housing insecurity.
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Meet GlobalMindED Founder, Carol Carter as interviewed by Tim Moore on his podcast Success Made to Last: From Success to Significance
Listen to Part 1 of Carol's interview
Listen to Part 2 of Carol's interview
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Recent GlobalMindED Newsletter Profiles:
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Since 2006 when the flagship TGR Learning Lab opened its doors in Anaheim, CA, TGR Foundation has had a lot to celebrate, including its most recent milestone of one million students impacted by TGR EDU: Explore, alone.
Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore is a free digital resource library that offers interactive web experiences, lesson plans, training videos and tools for educators, students and families to explore new disciplines and gain skills for a modern and expanding workforce.
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As you start the New Year, are you looking for ways to re-engineer your classroom culture? Check out Designing the Future: How Engineering Builds Creative Critical Thinking in the Classroom. The associated website has lots of activities, projects, and resources you can implement immediately. Our fall workshops using the book as a roadmap for change have been highly successful. Start designing the future today - try using the customized Study Guide for a book study in your PLC. Or contact ProjectEngin or Solution Tree to learn how you can bring professional development based on Ann's book to your school, district, or conference.
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